Page 673 - Latest News

Rabi sowing: Gram, barley surpass targets, wheat lags in Rajasthan

According to the data, sowing was completed in more than 21.50 lakh hectares by December 4, the highest in past five years

RBI completes bond buys, takes FY26 total to a record high of ₹3.16 trn

The central bank bought 500 billion rupees ($5.53 billion) of bonds at higher-than-expected cutoff prices, lifting secondary-market yields

Indian Coast Guard seizes Pakistani boat, 11 crew for illegal fishing

The coast guard said the boats were intercepted during an operation carried out on December 10

Trump eyes chance to make CNN serve his agenda. Netflix stands in the way

Trump has declared he 'would be involved' in deciding whether Netflix's proposed acquisition should move forward and the White House is signalling openness to a Paramount-Skydance victory

Google releases Emergency Live Video sharing feature for Android: Details

Google is rolling out Emergency Live Video for Android in select regions, allowing responders to request live footage during emergencies to speed up assessments and guide callers effectively

FinMin streamlines recruitment, result timelines for public sector banks

This systematic sequencing is designed to assist candidates in expressing their preferences promptly and making well-informed decisions

OnePlus 15R Ace Edition to launch in Electric Violet colour: What to expect

OnePlus is adding a new Electric Violet finish to the OnePlus 15R lineup, launching the Ace Edition on December 17 with a fiberglass back design and the same core hardware as the standard models

Fund review: Nippon India Multi Cap Fund

Fund review: Nippon India Multi Cap Fund

Green Card vs Gold Card: How traditional route compares with Trump's plan

Green Card vs Gold Card Visa: Trump's Gold Card creates a premium residency route for wealthy applicants, with individuals paying $1 million and companies $2 million to retain workers

Election Commission extends timeline for SIR in 5 states and 1 UT

The decision came after several extension requests were received from the Chief Electoral Officers

News in brief: Global

The latest defence developments around the world, as featured in the Blueprint magazine's December 2025 edition

DPIIT's second paper on copyrighted content in AI likely in two months

Recognising the growing need for deliberations on emerging issues pertaining to AI (artificial intelligence) systems and copyright, the DPIIT formed a committee on April 28, 2025

Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed gets 14-year jail term in Pakistan court

It is for the first time that a former chief of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency has been convicted. He served as the Director General of the ISI from 2019 to 2021

News in brief: South America

The latest defence developments in South America, as featured in the Blueprint magazine's December 2025 edition

CONFLICT ZONE: Civil war in Myanmar

The complicated, fragmented, and ever-evolving conflict in Myanmar involves the military junta and numerous ethnic armed groups

Power arcade: Military robotics

The latest military robotics from around the world

Spotify tests AI 'Prompted Playlists' for custom music mixes: What's new

Spotify's new Prompted Playlists feature lets users create customised mixes using text prompts, blending AI with their full listening history for more personal results

Microsoft announces AI deals with TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Cognizant

Microsoft deepens its India AI push as Cognizant, Infosys, TCS and Wipro commit to deploying over 50,000 Copilot licences each, signalling a rapid scale-up of agentic AI adoption across enterprises

IndiGo announces ₹10,000 travel voucher for 'severely impacted' flyers

IndiGo said the ₹10,000 vouchers are in addition to government-mandated compensation of ₹5,000-10,000 for passengers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of departure

Aadhaar misuse? mAadhaar's new tools help you see and selectively share

Track where your Aadhaar is used and share only the details you choose